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Il Metato - Nice Farm stay with amazing view

IL METATO(60 m2: Sleeps 4) Dining/sitting room with kitchen, open fireplace restored with original bricks (20m2) + 1 double bedroom (12 m2) + 1 twin bedroom (12 m2) + a bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet, basin, hair dryer. Original wooden ceilings with exposed beams. Kitchen with electric oven, four hob stove, refrigerator, freezer, basin, kettle, toaster. Adjustable heating. Private entrance. Private garden (approx. 20 m2) connected to the apartment by a small wooden bridge, with outdoor furniture and an amazing view.One of these rooms was the farmhouse's 'metato', originally used for drying chestnutsThe farmhouse is a perfectly restored villa that respects the traditional architecture of Tuscany, with antique furniture and rustic interior features selected to maintain the warm atmosphere of the past. One of the bedroom was... Read more

IL METATO(60 m2: Sleeps 4) Dining/sitting room with kitchen, open fireplace restored with original bricks (20m2) + 1 double bedroom (12 m2) + 1 twin bedroom (12 m2) + a bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet, basin, hair dryer. Original wooden ceilings with exposed beams. Kitchen with electric oven, four hob stove, refrigerator, freezer, basin, kettle, toaster. Adjustable heating. Private entrance. Private garden (approx. 20 m2) connected to the apartment by a small wooden bridge, with outdoor furniture and an amazing view.One of these rooms was the farmhouse's 'metato', originally used for drying chestnutsThe farmhouse is a perfectly restored villa that respects the traditional architecture of Tuscany, with antique furniture and rustic interior features selected to maintain the warm atmosphere of the past. One of the bedroom was the farmhouse's 'metato', which was the place originally used for drying chestnuts throughout a soft smoke produced underneath lasting 40 days. The sitting room and bedrooms enjoy fabulous views out across the mountain. This charming rustic apartment is hidden away along a secluded strada bianca, not far from the pretty village of San Marcello Pistoiese which is an ideal place in which to get to know authentic Tuscany.The 16 metre swimming pool, open from May to September, is built into the side of the mountain and follows the natural curves of the hillside. This site enjoys particularly spectacular views across the mountains, valley and neighbouring villages. It is 100 metres away from the house in order to ensure the peace and quiet around the apartments themselves.

We loved this farmhouse retreat Il Gufo. (the Owl ) Tucked away high up above the thriving town of San Marcello..
Beautifully renovated building, Stunning views from the infinity pool , lovely walks to surrounding villages.
The Owners ,Sandro and his wife Anna were always...More

My husband and I and two teenage girls of 13 & 15 stayed at Il Metato, one of the four apartments at il Gufo, a converted farmhouse in the Appenine mountains. The location is wonderful, with magnificient views. The farmhouse is set deep within the...More

Il Metato is a lovely, inexpensive place to stay in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. The rooms are basic and the sitting room is small and a little uncomfortable for the four of us adults who went this August 2014. It wasn't really warm enough for...More

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Cleaning fee:
AU$79 / stay
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Additional Rate and Availability Information

The price includes: bed linnen, towels, wifi from May to September, washing machine, electricity, hot water, cot and high chair on request. Deposit on arrival (security bond) 200 euro either in cash or leaving the credit card details at the check in, to be returned at the end of the holiday. Extra cost if requested: Heating for each apartment 10 euro per day.

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About the neighbourhood

The farmhouse is a 20 minute walk from the centre of the village. There are some excellent restaurants in the local area. The most famous is said to have invented the sumptuous 'tagliata'- a fat and juicy cut of beef cooked in a special way. You can also try the restaurant with 7 taster pasta dishes, or another with inventive twists on traditional Italian cooking. Local specialities include Porcini mushrooms & wild boar- and don't foget bread, oil and wine!

SIGHTSEEINGSan Marcello-in-Pistoiese is just one of many delightful hill-top villages that are worth visiting in the region – and it's only a short walk from your apartment. There are several restaurants in San Marcello Pistoiese, 3 banks with ATMs, pubs and bars, supermarkets, internet access, and everything yo...
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The farmhouse is a 20 minute walk from the centre of the village. There are some excellent restaurants in the local area. The most famous is said to have invented the sumptuous 'tagliata'- a fat and juicy cut of beef cooked in a special way. You can also try the restaurant with 7 taster pasta dishes, or another with inventive twists on traditional Italian cooking. Local specialities include Porcini mushrooms & wild boar- and don't foget bread, oil and wine!

SIGHTSEEINGSan Marcello-in-Pistoiese is just one of many delightful hill-top villages that are worth visiting in the region – and it's only a short walk from your apartment. There are several restaurants in San Marcello Pistoiese, 3 banks with ATMs, pubs and bars, supermarkets, internet access, and everything you might need for your holiday. The nearest town is Pistoia, a small but interesting place that really is worth a visit. Also worthy of note, and equally captivating, are Gavinana and its small museum, Cutigliano, and Popiglio, famed for the Castruccio bridge. Not to be missed, however, is Montecatini Terme, a beautiful spa town built by the Grand Duke of Tuscany that was once the haunt of European royalty. Sample the various treatments available in one of the stylish spas; enjoy the grandeur of the architecture; and take the funicular cable car to Montecatini Alto, the most historic part of the town, which offers panoramic views over the surrounding countryside as well as boasting a square full of inviting restaurants.

WALKINGThere are plenty of options for pleasant strolls in the surrounding woodland and Tuscan countryside. However, for something a little more challenging, we provide detailed route notes for some wonderful walks in the mountains:

• Gavinana Observatory (15km, 4-5hrs): Starting from the apartment, this circular walk commences with an ascent to a fine viewpoint at the Observatory. The route then heads east, contouring the mountainside above Gavinana and Maresca, using quiet forest paths that are easy to follow. The route descends into the village of Maresca, where you can stop for refreshments, before joining more tranquil paths across the open countryside back to Gavinana.

• Pistoiese Apennines: For hugely rewarding, though fairly strenuous walks, we recommend a number of routes in the mountains, including around Monte Abetone and the Corno alle Scale which can be ascended (with the aid of cable cars!) from Cutigliano, only a 10-kilometre drive from San Marcello. Discover the delights of Lake Scaffaiolo while enjoying far-reaching views through these little-known hills.

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Access

Car advised

How to get there

Airport: Pisa and Florence (1 hour): 70.0 km

Railway: Pracchia: 10.0 km

Ferry: Livorno: 90.0 km

From Florence take the motorway A11 to Pisa and exit at Pistoia. From there follow the signs for Abetone and after 23 km you get to San Marcello Pistoiese. Florence is about 50 minute drive from San Marcello.San Marcello is about 1.5 hours drive from Pisa airport, which has extensive budget airline connections to the UK and car hire. We are also 1 hour drive from Florence airport and 1h45 from Bologna airport. However, the efficiency of public transport also makes it possible to stay at the farmhouse without a car although a car is recommended; there are excellent train links from Pisa airport, Florence, Lucca to Pistoia and from Bologna to Pracchia. Regular buses from Pistoia and Pracchia come to San Marcello.